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A framework for task-based ambidexterity in manufacturing SMEs
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Supply Chain and Operations Management.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4394-4939
Jönköping University, School of Education and Communication, HLK, Lifelong learning/Encell. Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Supply Chain and Operations Management.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8993-4306
Jönköping University, School of Engineering, JTH, Supply Chain and Operations Management.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2252-5337
2018 (English)In: Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management for Data-Driven, Intelligent, Collaborative, and Sustainable Manufacturing. APMS 2018. / [ed] Moon I., Lee G., Park J., Kiritsis D., von Cieminski G., Cham: Springer, 2018, Vol. 535, p. 518-525Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

To be competitive, it is important for companies to create a breeding ground for innovation without jeopardizing productivity. The challenge posed by industrial companies and the innovation research community is how to promote innovation while achieving efficient execution. The ability to balance execution and innovation is referred to as organizational ambidexterity (OA), which includes several dimensions, concepts and approaches where a central task can be identified. The purpose of this paper is to investigate what consequences result from different dimensions of a task in relation to the types of its actions, and their effects on OA. The focus of the task is firstly investigated, followed by the development of nine scenarios via combining the designers’ and the performers’ perspectives of the task. A brief analysis of the scenarios indicates that there is no single optimal scenario; rather, the scenarios represent different states that are appropriate for certain conditions, and dynamic adaptation should be encouraged in relation to the changing conditions. This type of dynamics is particularly expected to prevail in small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) because the roles that are responsible for tasks in these organizations are less specialized. Therefore, SMEs must define tasks that include both explorative and exploitative parts, either simultaneously or sequentially, to stimulate employees to work ambidextrously and thereby develop the concept of task-based ambidexterity.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Cham: Springer, 2018. Vol. 535, p. 518-525
Series
IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology, ISSN 1868-4238, E-ISSN 1868-422X ; 535
Keywords [en]
Organizational ambidexterity Task-based SME
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-41344DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-99704-9_63Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85053265783ISBN: 978-3-319-99703-2 (print)ISBN: 978-3-319-99704-9 (electronic)OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-41344DiVA, id: diva2:1245061
Conference
IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2018, Seoul, Korea, August 26-30, 2018
Available from: 2018-09-04 Created: 2018-09-04 Last updated: 2023-06-02Bibliographically approved
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1. Organisational ambidexterity in practice: a study of managerial work in manufacturing SMEs
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Organisational ambidexterity in practice: a study of managerial work in manufacturing SMEs
2020 (English)Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Jönköping: Jönköping University, School of Engineering, 2020. p. 57
Series
JTH Dissertation Series ; 051
Keywords
Organisational ambidexterity, Manufacturing SMEs, Managerial work, Organisatorisk ambidexteritet, Tillverkande små till medelstora företag, Ledningsarbete
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-47360 (URN)978-91-87289-54-5 (ISBN)
Presentation
2020-01-23, E1405, Tekniska Högskolan, Jönköping University, Jönköping, 13:00 (Swedish)
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Knowledge Foundation
Available from: 2020-01-13 Created: 2020-01-13 Last updated: 2020-01-13Bibliographically approved
2. Unplanned managerial work: A driver for knowledge creation and innovation capabilities in manufacturing SMEs
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Unplanned managerial work: A driver for knowledge creation and innovation capabilities in manufacturing SMEs
2023 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are important as they contribute to economic growth, employment opportunities and social integration. Their innovation capability is central to strengthening competitiveness, adaptability, and developing new sustainable solutions. However, these organisations often lack the resources to have separate research and development departments. As a result, the same employees are often responsible for both keeping operations running and developing the organisation’s innovation capabilities. This dissertation adopts an intra-organisational perspective on knowledge creation to strengthen innovation capabilities and for this, managerial work is key. Therefore, the purpose of this dissertation is to investigate managerial work in the context of manufacturing SMEs to understand innovation capabilities through a knowledge creation perspective.

This research involved a collaborative and interactive approach, as the researcher worked closely with six manufacturing SMEs. Studies were conducted using a variety of in-depth, qualitative research methods, including workshops, focus groups, diaries, interviews, shadowing and feedback sessions. These methods allowed for a comprehensive understanding of SMEs’ managerial work from different perspectives.

Three key characteristics of managerial work in manufacturing SMEs were identified. First, managerial work is initiated externally or internally. Second, managerial work is planned or unplanned where the former supports the explicit and the latter supports the implicit dimensions of managerial work processes. Third, it results in both matched and mismatched activities. For knowledge creation to take place, both planned and unplanned managerial work are important. The findings suggest that by embracing the multidimensional managerial work and providing opportunities for both planned and unplanned work, including individual and joint reflection, manufacturing SMEs can enhance their innovation capabilities to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.

Abstract [sv]

Små och medelstora tillverkande företag (SMF) är viktiga då de bidrar till ekonomisk tillväxt, arbetstillfällen och social integration. Deras innovationsförmåga är central för att stärka konkurrenskraften, anpassningsbarheten och utveckla nya hållbara lösningar. Dessa organisationer saknar emellertid ofta resurser för att ha separata forsknings- och utvecklingsavdelningar, vilket innebär att de behöver driva verksamheten samtidigt som de utvecklar den. Denna avhandling antar ett intraorganisatoriskt perspektiv där kunskapsveckling, det vill säga lärande, anses stärka innovationsförmågan, och för detta är ledningsarbetet avgörande. Syftet med denna avhandling är att undersöka ledningsarbetet i kontexten av tillverkande SMF för att förstå innovationsförmågan genom ett lärande perspektiv.

Denna forskning genomfördes i nära samarbete med sex tillverkande SMF. Med en interaktiv ansats utfördes tre studier med hjälp av djupgående kvalitativa forskningsmetoder, såsom workshops, fokusgrupper, dagböcker, intervjuer, skuggning och feedbacksessioner. Dessa studier möjliggjorde en bred förståelse för SMFs ledningsarbete från olika perspektiv.

Tre karaktärsdrag för ledningsarbetet i de medverkande SMFs identifierades. För det första initieras ledningsarbetet antingen externt eller internt. För det andra kan ledningsarbetet vara planerat eller oplanerat, där det planerade stödjer de explicita dimensionerna och det oplanerade stödjer de implicita dimensionerna av ledningsarbetets processer. För det tredje resulterar ledningsarbetet i både matchade och omatchade aktiviteter. För att lärande ska äga rum är både planerat och oplanerat ledningsarbete viktigt. Resultaten visar att genom att omfamna det mångdimensionella ledningsarbetet och öppna upp för och värdesätta både planerat och oplanerat arbete, inklusive individuell och gemensam reflektion, kan tillverkande SMF stärka sin innovationsförmåga för att bättre klara sig i en snabbt föränderlig affärsmiljö.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Jönköping: Jönköping University, School of Engineering, 2023. p. 75
Series
JTH Dissertation Series ; 079
Keywords
Managerial Work, Manufacturing SMEs, Knowledge Creation, Innovation Capabilities, Ledningsarbete, Tillverkande SMF, Lärande, Innovationsförmåga
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60640 (URN)978-91-87289-90-3 (ISBN)978-91-87289-91-0 (ISBN)
Public defence
2023-08-18, E1405 (Gjuterisalen), School of Engineering, Jönköping, 09:00 (Swedish)
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Available from: 2023-06-02 Created: 2023-06-02 Last updated: 2023-06-02Bibliographically approved

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